The University of Liberia’s Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, Jr. as president of the university, following his appointment on Oct. 18 by President George Manneh Weah.
Philadelphia Lone Star, a Team Founded by a Liberian Immigrant, Set to Play in USL League Two
History was made on Tuesday, November 12 when the United Soccer League’s League-Two announced that Philadelphia Lone Star Football Club, a club founded by a Liberian immigrant, Bobby Ali, had become the newest member of USL League-Two, ahead of the 2020 season.
National Education Coalition Wants to Push for Universal Education
The National Education Coalition of Liberia, NECOL, says it is setting the stage and charting a roadmap to push for universal education in Liberia.
Ninth Circuit Court Opens for November Term With 63 Criminal Cases
With 63 criminal cases on the docket for the November term of court, Judge Yarmie Gbeisay of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court has expressed particular concern about the overcrowded docket and the need for speedy reduction of cases.
Liberia’s Van-Dave Harmon Subject to Racist Abuse in Kosovo
Liberian striker Van-Dave Harmon says he was the recipient of racial abuse this weekend during his KF Drenica’s 1-1 draw with Gjilani in the Kosovan Super League.
Education Ministry to Host Annual Education Review Conference in Ganta
A major education sector stakeholder conference has been announced in Monrovia by the Ministry of Education as part of an annual system-wide review of the sector.
Civil Law Court Lifts Injunction on Press Union Election
The judge of the Civil Law Court B, Roland Dahn, has ordered lifted the injunction placed upon the Press Union of Liberia’s previously scheduled election, which failed to take place on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Logging Communities Continue to Pressure Gov’t to Stop Violating Forestry Law and Pay Benefits
Two stakeholder groups in the logging sector have accused the government of Liberia of violating the 2006 National Forestry Reform law by denying benefits to affected forest communities.